Artwork spotlight: Alice Neel's Carmen and Judy
A realistic yet tender portrait of motherhood
When I look at this picture, I feel a sense of heartbreak. It reminds me of the Madonna and Child composition that is so ubiquitous in churches and museums – but shows me something real. It’s not immaculate, or idealised. Rarely do we see this played out in historical art.
The people in the painting are Carmen and her ba…
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